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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1948
Page
4
Fragmentary text from a government notice references the Director of Works and Department of Works with a Seaberea placeholder and an unclear list of quantities and forms. Names such as WELEON LEMMON and J A Canadpus appear, but the rest is unreadable.
Government tender notices and public meetings across multiple districts. Includes calls for bids on land and building works, plans and forms at Nelson Lemmon, and musical afternoon events at Kingston Hall. Notices invite community participation and outline eligibility and contact details.
Landholders must obtain written permits for any burning outside City area during November to February and other periods. Council proposes extending permit rules and timing adjustments as the Bush Fire Council chairman notes rising fire risk in warmer months and urges earlier burn planning.
Help wanted for cleaner at St. Pate Church area. Apply by letter to Cane Times. Position 38 hours weekly. Pay about 23 per week. Must have knowledge of office work and be reliable. Woonorts 2c Limited City Canmerha.
Fragmentary OCR item lists niche roles and references with unclear names and codes. The readable fragments mention Palais Quaved and a 1045 code, suggesting job listings or notices but lack clear positions, organizations, dates, or locations.
An application to the Direct Ry Bol in September outlines a settlement and agricultural program in Western Aurelia of Sarwar. The document details proposed land use, resource allocation, and governance steps for regional development.
A fragmented OCR listing multiple government posts across Australia and territories. It details qualifications for roles in telecommunications, public service, agriculture, and war reconstruction, with duties such as storeman, first aid attendant, lab administration, and staff appointments. It references departments in Canberra and Sydney, and notes application deadlines in 1948.
Fragmented extract argues price control for second hand cars and car permits are flawed. It claims the permit system fosters corruption, favors insiders, and stifles free market pricing while warning that continued controls threaten Australian industry and future supply of motor vehicles.
The article reports on a state MLA who, in a discussion about federal matters, declined to cast votes on new federal satellites. It notes the political climate in Parliament and cites the death of a figure in central Berlin while awaiting trial, marked by a December date.
Fragmentary notes describe protests over ration card distribution via wire telegraph and postal channels. Officials estimate 100000 cards to be issued through district and electors offices in November, with trade and customs authorities confirming plans.
Prime Minister Chifley said there have been meetings in Bond on defence matters tied to the European situation and hopes of avoiding war. He noted no official reason for Lord Montgomery’s dispersal of forces from London and promised a formal defence statement in the House.
More than 100 people packed Queanbeyan Council Chambers last night to witness the ballot for 12 positions. Candidates include Mr Ed Claut of Epden Brecet and Mr I. Marks, with a broad field of residents from Queanbeyan and surrounding areas named as hopefuls for hire engineer and council reserves. The crowded scene featured numerous families and applicants from Bungendore, Garrin, and Monaro Street, with several listed as reserves and others awaiting reported outcomes in approximately seven weeks.
Weather summary with scattered station readings shows 70.004 at 3 pm and 0 mperatur at 2 pm. Data lists 24 hour end values and wind 10 mph. Notable figures include Queanbeyan 48 and Cooma 24 with several place names and numbers in fragmented form.
Commonwealth Security questioned MP Karlan Porter chief executive of the People's Party about a statement to Mr Tunis on community policy toward war. The security inquiry seeks to verify the claim and its potential impact on national stability and international alignments.
Mr Lang pressed the Prime Minister in Parliament about documents on aircraft sales to an Asian company. He sought cabling papers, details of statements on money tracing, and questioned directors tied to Ballers and Green Homeiner ahead of airline dealings. The inquiry aimed to determine what information the Prime Minister would release.
In Canberra Court yesterday James Chulees, 32, pleaded to riding a bicycle under the influence on Commonwealth Ridge. a magistrate warned the defendant the practice was dangerous. Police reported Clutees collided with Walter Darcy Ryan, a labourer, who was fined. Other matters include Ryan borrowing trousers and a driver fined for having no licence and related offences.
Coroner Lt Col JT Goodwin conducted an inquiry into the death of EL Donald il cheat, 98, of Thole Kurrajong. He ruled death from head injuries sustained when struck by a motorcycle at the intersection of Tomah Circuit and King's Aus Nin, with no blame on rider James bheMeel of Maniike Circis. The rider was en route to the Albert Hall around 10:30 am on September. The witness recalled turning from the driveway but could not remember further details.
The readable text is highly fragmented with no clear event, names, or dates. The garbled lines mention times and locations in a nonspecific way, preventing a coherent summary of actions or outcomes.
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An evening service will dedicate memorials at a church in Mall with deacon Roberta presiding. Archdeacon Ray Pearson will oversee the dedication at AVL John's Church Canberry, erected by the family of Monty and Kites Rattenbury.
A visit by a senior military figure will lead a navy sary service at Andrews Parish. The event dedicates memory to the late Meran Mim and includes remarks about Robert Kirby Mr. Walur Weatcott and privates Potter and Malooba.
Readable fragments show multiple church services across denominations including Anglican and Catholic rites in Canberra and area. Entries list Holy Communion, memorial dedic ations, kindergarten activities, and parish notices with preacher names and times.
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